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Sandipani Rishikul
SANDIPANI
RISHIKUL
Sandipani Vidyaniketan includes a Rishikul (named Babadeshwar Sanskrit Mahavidyalay), which provides Vedic education in Sanskrit, a system inspired by our early Rishis (sages) based on the close relationship between the Guru (teacher) and disciple.
Pujya Bhaishri believes that for goodness to prevail, moral values need to be intact and imbibed. This is possible only if our scriptures and epics are kept alive and are referred to time and again to understand moral and human values. Most of our scriptures are primarily in Sanskrit. To understand them accurately, it is important to learn Sanskrit and keep it alive.
Chandrak by Somnath Mandir Trust in 2000.
Students of Sandipani Rishikul
With this mission in mind, Sandipani Rishikul was commenced which would produce proficient students, not necessarily just Brahmins, with the following qualities:
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- Well-educated in all subjects especially Sanskrit and Grammar.
- Having consummate knowledge of the Vedas.
- Able to conduct one’s life with niyam (discipline) and saiyam (restraint).
- Not a ‘seller’ but a ‘distributor’ of knowledge.
- Become an ambassador for teaching, inculcating and spreading the Vedic cultural heritage to induce human values.
Students at Rishikul are called Rishikumars. Rishikumars are taught the essential values of hard work, restraint and discipline in an open and natural environment, away from urban areas. The lush, natural setting of Sandipani feels as if one has been transported back to a time when great Indian saints taught their pupils deep in the grandeur of untamed nature. Yet the buildings around are as modern as the current times.
Sandipani Rishikul imparts education to students from Standard 9 to 12, followed by BA and post-graduation at MA level. Graduates are called Shāstris and post graduates Āchāryas’ The total number of students has increased from 80 in 1992 to 306 in 2017.
Subjects from Standard 9 to MA include Sanskrit with emphasis on Grammar, study of scriptures, sandhyopāsanā (worship performed in the morning and at dawn), Astrology, Philosophy and Music along with other extra-curricular activities and management skills.
Students gain knowledge not only of Vedas and Upanishadas but also of English and subjects like Mathematics, modern Science, Computers, Arts and Craft and Music.
A brief documentary on how Sandipani was established by Pujya Bhaishri and comtact details to join the Seva Yagya of sponsporing a Rishikumar
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Bharatbhai Dave in India on +91 99251 96353, or
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Education, accommodation and food at the Rishikul are totally free of charge. The Trust operates with the help of contributions coming from people supporting Sandipani Vidyaniketan.
Join us for Seva Yagya and Support Us in Rishikul
| Type of Seva | Costs (Rupees) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rishikumar for 1 year | Rs. 21,000 |
| 1 Rishikumar for 10 years | Rs. 200,000 |
| One-time meal including sweet course for all Rishikumars | Rs. 10,000 |
| One-time simple meal for all Rishikumars | Rs. 7,500 |
| Snacks for Rishikumar | Rs. 3,100 |
| Milk for Rishikumars | Rs. 2,500 |
| Uniforms for all Rishikumars | Rs. 225,001 |
| Food and sweets for 10 years for all Rishikumars | Rs. 100,000 |
LIFE AT
RISHIKUL
Rishikumars at Sandipani Vidyaniketan lead a very austere life and adopt an extremely simple way of living with no special attachments for material requirements. They are totally dependent on themselves and self-reliant in executing their daily routines, under the supervision of the housemaster, who is solely responsible for their wellbeing and upbringing.
It is like a large family living together harmoniously, on the move to achieve the common goal of preparing themselves to serve humanity.
The Rishikumars are well brought up in an environment that is conducive to both their physical and mental growth. Each day is filled with activities that challenge them, helping them develop their talents. An organised schedule of timed events of their typical day is shown below:
Life at Rishikul
A timed and disciplined schedule brings out good results and character in a student
05:30AM
Wake up. First prayer of the day. Shower & get ready. Early wake results in increased age, knowledge retention, fame & strength according to our scriptures.
06:30AM
Morning Sandhya (prayers). Sins & resolutions made through mind, intellect and actions are purified.
07:30AM
Healthy and pure breakfast. Provides pure thoughts & easier to gain knowledge.
07:45AM
Personal study time
10:30AM
School begins as per the Somnath Sanskrit Univeristy syllabus with a lunch break at 1.10PM.
04:45PM
Chosen extra-curricular activity of their choice: sports, music, walk & unite with nature, library etc.
06:30PM
Rishikumars attend Shri Hari Mandir Aarati performed by the senior Rishikumars with prayers
07:30PM
Evening Sandhya. Burns sins from the entire day and purifies oneself
08:25PM
Dinner followed by self-study in the lobby
09:30pm
Further studying for those who want to for half an hour and sleep for the rest.
On a Sunday that falls on a holiday, films like Mahabharat based on our scriptures or our History are shown after dinner. On these days in the morning, cleaning of the hostel and Sandipani Vidyaniketan is also carried out.
While strictly on time for each activity the students also complete their daily chores of washing their clothes, making their beds, cleaning their rooms and helping in maintaining a neat and orderly campus. Totally devoted to the upbringing of society, theirs is a life of commitment and dedication.
The uniform comprises of a comfortable, traditional Indian dress of white kurta and dhoti with an orange upavastra. The students adorn their forehead with a paste made from chandan and kumkum called tilak.
At Sandipani Rishikul, the philosophy of service is embedded into the teaching process in a way that prepares the graduate from the institute to have a mind-set of spreading the divine message.
The students of Sandipani are ambassadors of the Indian culture and their aim is to go into social communities and contribute to its progress. It is not only academic knowledge that drives the Sandipani Rishikumars, but also the immense practical exposure to serving humanity as they learn from their experiences while they grow at the Vidyaniketan. Service isn’t a special way of behaving; it is the regular conduct of the Rishikumars to volunteer to offer help to whosoever requires it.
The skills the Rishikumars gain are further enhanced through various extra-curricular activities and management of events and festivals at Sandipani.
With Pujya Bhaishri as their mentor, Rishikumars are exposed to excellent guidance during their time of education at Sandipani. Just as Pujya Bhaishri influences millions of devotees in understanding The Supreme Essence, he has also been instrumental in invoking faith for the Almighty in the minds of his students at the Vidyaniketan.
Rishikul Admission
Process
The admission process for entry into Sandipani Rishikul is outlined below:
For further information, contact Rajendrabhai Teraiya:
Students must have had minimum of 65% marks in Grade Eight.
Present copies of school leaving certificate, Grade 8 leaving certificate and a payment of Rs. 50 at Rishikul Vidyalay Office, Sandipani Vidyaniketan, Porbandar and obtain the entry forms. This is normally in May.
Arrive with the completed forms on the date indicated on the form, with your child to Sandipani for an oral and written exam. This is normally in the first week of June.
Both oral and written exams must be passed. Selection is based on the merits list.
Parents will be informed by letter if a child has been successful. This letter is accompanied with a list of other items the student will be required to bring on their first day. A passbook is also provided listing the facilities available at Sandipani Vidyaniketan.
Rs. 1,500 will be required on first entry plus Rs. 2,000 as deposit during admission for items provided by Sandipani. Parents will also need to provide their child money for personal expenses. Food, uniform and other items are provided free of charge by Sandipani.
SYLLA
BUS
The basis of education at Sandipani Rishikul is primarily Sanskrit with faculties for learning Grammar and Veda. The knowledge of grammar is considered most important since Sanskrit is a language of vibration and reverberation, the pronunciation of which is designed to bring positive effects into the body and the soul of a person. Sanskrit in the modern context, has been acclaimed as the most scientific language.
Great emphasis is laid on teaching Panini's grammar at Sandipani as that is known to be the most difficult. Students become so adept in Sanskrit that ‘Shāstrārtha’ (debates) amongst themselves go on for hours.
The syllabus followed is that of the Gujarat Board followed by Gandhinagar, Somnath Sanskrit Univeristy and Verawal.
| Standard 9 (Prathamā Pratham) | Standard 10 (Prathamā Dwitiya) | Standard 11 (Madhyamā Pratham) | Standard 12 (Madhyamā Dwitiya) | F.Y.B.A (Shāstri Pratham) | S.Y.B.A (Shāstri Dwitiya) | T.Y.B.A (Shāstriya Trutiya) | M.A. - I (Āchārya Pratham) | M.A. - II (Āchārya Dwitiya) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anivārya Vyākaran (Pāṇinīya Vyākaranma) (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Vyākaran (Pāṇinīya Vyākaranma) (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Vyākaran (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Vyākaran (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Sanskrit (Madhyasiddhantkaumudi) (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Sanskrit (Abhignānshānkutal) (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Sanskrit (Vedāntasāraha / Tarkbādhā) (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Sanskrit (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) | Anivārya Sanskrit (Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar) |
| Anivārya Kāvyam (Complusory Poetry) | Sāmājik Vignānam (Science) | Anivārya Kāvyam (Complusory Poetry) | Anivārya Kāvyam (Complusory Poetry) | Computing Studies in English | Computing Studies in English | Computing Studies in English | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 |
| Sāmājik Vignānam (Science) | Ganitam (Mathermatics) | Sāmājik Vignānam (Science) | Sāmājik Vignānam (Science) | Gujarati | Gujarati | Gujarati | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 |
| Ganitam (Mathermatics) | Vignān & Technology | English | English | History | Sanskrit Sambhashanam (Dialogue) | Sanskrit Sambhashanam (Dialogue) | Navya Vyākaranam – 3 | Navya Vyākaranam – 3 |
| Vignān & Technology | English | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Navya Vyākaranam – 1 | Dharmashāshtram | Veda |
| Gujarāti | Anivārya Kāvyam (Complusory Poetry) | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Navya Vyākaranam – 2 | Nibandha Seminar | Anuvād |
| English | Paurohityam (Karmakānd) (Rituals) | Paurohityam (Karmakānd) (Rituals) | Paurohityam (Karmakānd) (Rituals) | Sāityam (Literature) | Falit Jyotisham (Astrology) – 1 | Falit Jyotisham (Astrology) – 1 | ||
| Paurohityam (Karmakānd) (Rituals) | Falit Jyotisham (Astrology) – 2 | Falit Jyotisham (Astrology) – 2 | ||||||
| Computer Studies | ||||||||
| Yoga & Swāsthya (Health) |
RISHIKUL
FACILITIES
While life at Sandipani Rishikul is of utmost discipline and self-reliant, Rishikumars are well taken care of and provided with basic facilities free of charge which include:
Airy rooms in a natural environment with bed and bedding, settee, cupboard, shoe rack and mirror.
Seasonal, healthy food is made with a variety of menus, including Indian desserts at least four times a week and pure milk from the Gaushala at Sandipani.
Mineral water is provided when there is shortage of water.
New uniforms twice a year during Navratri and Patotsav events.
30 computers in a computer laboratory.
Library which not only contains books related to their studies, but also, other books of their choice, newspapers and appropriate magazines to keep up to date with current issues, news and history.
Music school with various instruments.
- Telephone facilities to be able to call their family.
- Barber
- Laundrette should the Rishikumars want to use this service.
- Medical - a small medicine dispensary is available for minor ailments from which medicines are provided free of charge. Herbal remedies are provided in the winter and rainy seasons to prevent Rishikumars from catching any diseases.
ACTIVITIES &
FESTIVITIES
While life at Sandipani Rishikul is of utmost discipline and self-reliant, Rishikumars are well taken care of and provided with basic facilities free of charge which include:
Rishikumars participating in Yoga
Apart from basic education, the Rishikumars of Sandipani Rishikul are exposed to various other facilities and fun-filled activities such as: computer education, classical music, and arts and craft.
The students are well exposed to health and fitness as well as physical development through regular Physical and Yogic exercises, sports such as cricket, volleyball and football and historic games like kho-kho and kabaddi.
Pujya Bhaishri awarding a trophy to the winning team during the cricket tournament in 2016
Pujya Bhaishri is often present at some competitions and tournaments. In 2016, when Sandipani celebrated 33 years since being established, Pujya Bhaishri was present with Pujya Sant Shri Jentiram Bapa, Respected Trustee Shri Taparia ji, other trustees, the principal teachers and staff whereby he presented a trophy to the winning group in the Cricket tournament. Thereafter, he even played cricket and entertained the rest of the students and staff.
Rishikumars participating in Yoga
Rishikumars participate in District, Regional and National Sanskrit competitions, games and youth festivals organised by Somnath Sanskrit University every year. Read more about our winners from past years. Our Rishikumars frequently win national level competitions in Sanskrit and are generally among the top ten students in Gujarat University exams.
Pujya Bhaishri awarding a trophy to the winning team during the cricket tournament in 2016
To increase confidence and provide additional organisation and management skills, events are organised where Rishikumars provide speeches on various subjects of Sanskrit, hold Clean India campaigns in nearby villages and distribute food in surrounding areas during disasters such as floods and draughts.
Rishikumars also participate and manage entire events at Sandipani and Shri Hari Mandir such as Navratri, Patotsav, Guru Purnima, Janmashtami, Deepavali and Holi and many others.
In addition, annual events at Sandipani are organised such as competitions including, Sanskrit debates, elocution, sports, music and programmes by Rishikumars including staging plays, instrumental music and singing. The entire event is organised by Rishikumars. Watch a short video clip of the scripted and acted play performed by our students in 2017:
Rishikumars briefing Pujya Bhaishri in the granary of Sandipani
Rishikumars also help look after patients when medical camps are organised every year during various events such as Navratri and Patotsav.
Recently, when mass weddings have been organised in nearby towns, Rishikumars have provided their services, skills and expertise from the beginning till the end to a successful event.
With utmost discipline, Rishikumars study, serve and have fun. During any events, Rishikumars lead with various opportunities to imbibe in them the qualities of empathy and humility along with leadership skills to make true the motto: Come for education, leave for service to society.
